Attendance & Absences

Being at school and in class is important for student learning. Regular school attendance is linked to student success in all aspects of school and academic achievement.

The research is clear, poor school attendance can impact students in many ways: 

  • Missing just two days a month can negatively impact a student's academic progress.
  • Poor attendance can influence whether students read proficiently by the end of third grade.
  • By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
  • A high school graduate makes $1 million more than a dropout over a lifetime.
  • A student who misses 10 days is 25 percent less likely to enroll in college.

When a student needs to be absent, we want to understand why so we can help support ongoing learning and development. Our goal is to work with parents and guardians to help their children have consistent – and on-time –attendance.

Not feeling well?

When you are not feeling well, it's hard to know if you should go to school or stay home. Our health services staff have provided these helpful guidelines.

Come to school if:

  • you have a runny nose, a little cough but no fever
  • your temperature is below 100 degrees
  • you've had no diarrhea or fever in the last 24 hours

Stay at home if:

  • your temperature is above 100 degrees
  • you've thrown up or had diarrhea in the last 24 hours
  • your coughing won't stop
  • you are instructed by a doctor to stay home or isolate

Need support?

If your family is in need of support for basic needs like housing, medical care or mental health services, please reach out to your child's school to connect with a social worker.

If your student is experiencing academic, social or emotional struggles, please contact the school.

Report an absence

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Report an absence in Campus Parent Portal:

  1. Log in to Campus Parent Portal.
  2. On the main menu (on the left), click on MORE
  3. Click on ABSENT REQUEST
  4. Check the box by your student’s name.
  5. Complete the form.
  6. Select the Absent Type and Start Date and End Date and the number of days your student will be absent.
  7. Enter Comments to inform the school office of any details.
  8. Click SUBMIT

Call the attendance line:

  • Centerview Elementary: 763-600-5509
  • Northpoint Elementary: 763-600-5709
  • Park Terrace Elementary: 763-600-5609
  • Woodcrest Spanish Immersion: 763-600-5809
  • Westwood Intermediate and Middle School: 763-600-5309
  • Spring Lake Park High School: 763-600-5109
  • Lighthouse School: 763-600-5209
  • Early Childhood: 763-600-5909

When reporting an absence please include the reason. If a parent or guardian does not report an absence and your student is not in school, someone will follow up with you by email, phone or text message.

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